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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades K-2

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Theatre PerformanceTP

  • 1

    CREATE: Students will generate, develop, and refine artistic work. Cr

    1. 1

      Characterization: Portray feelings of a known or imagined character.TP.Cr.1.e

    2. 2

      Improvisation: Play imaginatively within a scenario. TP.Cr.2.e

    3. 3

      Text/Script: Tell a story to a teacher or a peer using known or imagined dialogue.TP.Cr.3.e

    4. 4

      Direction: Listen to and follow direction given by a teacher or a student leader.TP.Cr.4.e

    5. 5

      Collaboration: Contribute ideas and make decisions as a group to advance a story.  TP.Cr.5.e

  • 2

    PERFORM: Students will analyze, develop, and convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.P

    1. 1

      Oral Communication: Use vocalizations and spoken language to communicate.TP.P.1.e

    2. 2

      Nonverbal Communication: Use gestures, movement, and facial expressions to communicate.TP.P.2.e

    3. 3

      Spatial Awareness: Use objects in an imaginative manner.TP.P.3.e

    4. 4

      Public Presentation: Portray a character for a classroom presentation.TP.P.4.e

    5. 5

      Protocol: Exercise developmentally appropriate stage etiquette for school or public performances.TP.P.5.e

  • 3

    RESPOND: Students will critically interpret intent and meaning in order to evaluate artistic work.  R

    1. 1

      Analysis: Respond to a theatrical work by sharing what is seen, heard, and/or felt.TP.R.1.e

    2. 2

      Reflection: Assess personal participation in a performance. TP.R.2.e

    3. 3

      View Performance: Demonstrate developmentally appropriate audience etiquette.TP.R.3.e

  • 4

    CONNECT: Students will relate prior knowledge and personal experience with theatre to cultural and historical contexts.Cn

    1. 1

      Cultural Social Context: Express how theatre relates to self and others.TP.Cn.1.e 

    2. 2

      Research: Identify parts of a story (characters, setting, and plot).TP.Cn.2.e 

    3. 3

      Career Connections: Identify a profession in theatre.TP.Cn.3.e 

    4. 4

      Cross Disciplinary: Describe how theatre connects to art and music.TP.Cn.4.e 

Theatre ProductionTD

  • 1

    CREATE: Students will generate, develop, and refine artistic work. Cr

    1. 1

      Design: Assemble, draw, or describe a character's costume for a story.TD.Cr.1.e

    2. 2

      Text/Script: Tell a story to a teacher or a peer that includes ideas for production elements.TD.Cr.2.e

    3. 3

      Management Plan: Watch a live or recorded production and identify responsibilities of some of those involved in creating the work.TD.Cr.3.e

    4. 4

      Collaboration: Contribute ideas and make decisions as a group to advance a story.TD.Cr.4.e

  • 2

    PERFORM: Students will analyze, develop, and convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. P

    1. 1

      Design Execution: Arrange available furniture and props in a classroom for a show.TD.P.1.e

    2. 2

      Tools & Technology Use: Use arts/crafts in the creation of props, costumes, or scenery.TD.P.2.e

    3. 3

      Design & Management Documentation: Share production element(s) created.TD.P.3.e

    4. 4

      Public Presentation: Perform in a production role within a classroom presentation.TD.P.4.e

    5. 5

      Protocol: Exercise developmentally appropriate stage etiquette for school or public performances.TD.P.5.e

  • 3

    RESPOND: Students will critically interpret intent and meaning in order to evaluate artistic work.  R

    1. 1

      Analysis: Respond to a theatrical work by sharing what is seen, heard, and/or felt.TD.R.1.e

    2. 2

      Reflection: Assess personal participation in a production. TD.R.2.e

    3. 3

      View Performance: Demonstrate developmentally appropriate audience etiquette.TD.R.3.e

  • 4

    CONNECT: Students will relate prior knowledge and personal experience with theatre to cultural and historical contexts.Cn

    1. 1

      Cultural Social Context: Express how theatre relates to self and others.TD.Cn.1.e

    2. 2

      Research: Identify parts of a story (characters, setting, and plot). TD.Cn.2.e

    3. 3

      Career Connections: Identify a production profession in theatre.TD.Cn.3.e

    4. 4

      Cross Disciplinary: Describe how theatre connects to art and music.TD.Cn.4.e

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
WISCONSIN STANDARDS FOR Theatre Education

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